Dave picked up his first guitar at the age of twelve. His earliest influences include Jimi Hendrix and Richie Blackmore, and later, Al Di Meola. He, like most other musicians has been involved in all types of musical projects throughout the years. He has played and recorded everything from blues, rock, classical, gospel, fusion, and funk. Dave has played with some of Buffalo's top bands and musicians. His guitar has taken him from the likes of roadhouses to Ralph Wilson Stadium. His current favorite guitarists/influences are Steve Vai and Uli John Roth.